PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Pikeville man is facing several charges after authorities say two officers were injured while attempting to take him into custody Monday afternoon.

According to court records, 34-year-old Cory Thomas was being transported for a court-ordered mental health evaluation when he allegedly left Mountain Comprehensive Care and attempted to get away.

Pikeville Police said Thomas struck a Pike County sheriff’s deputy multiple times in the face before fleeing on foot. The deputy followed while waiting for assistance.

Police said a Pikeville detective arrived and attempted to help take Thomas into custody. During the encounter, Thomas allegedly struck the detective in the face with a closed fist and continued resisting after officers took him to the ground.

Both officers were treated at Pikeville Medical Center and released. Thomas was also medically evaluated before being lodged in the Pike County Detention Center.

Thomas is charged with second-degree disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, third-degree fleeing or evading police, menacing, third-degree terroristic threatening and third-degree assault of a police officer.